Al-Ittihad got on the board inside 20 minutes. Youssef En-Nesyri hit the target to put them ahead. Orlando Pirates got themselves equal right before half-time. The Buccaneers had to shuffle the pack heavily because of World Cup scheduling, forcing a makeshift lineup. Allegri’s men then produced another late winner to wrap things up. En-Nesyri continued his rehab programme while playing. Allegri handled team duties all the way through.